Dried Queenfish Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Air-Dried Queenfish, Freeze-Dried Queenfish, Salted Dried Queenfish, Smoked Dried Queenfish, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Queenfish
HS Code
030554
Last Updated
2026-10-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Queenfish market coverage spans 98 countries.
- 81 exporter companies and 71 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 72 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Queenfish
Analyze 72 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Queenfish.
Dried Queenfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Queenfish: Indonesia (-35.6%), India (-27.2%), United States (-10.5%).
Dried Queenfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Dried Queenfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dried Queenfish transaction unit prices: India (2.36 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | +0.4% | 3 | 2.00 USD / kg (10,440 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (7,325 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -27.2% | 16 | 2.53 USD / kg (6,740 kg) | - (-) | 3.31 USD / kg (12,106 kg) | 2.94 USD / kg (397.2 kg) | - (-) | 2.36 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +5.6% | 29 | 2.48 USD / kg (71,158 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (226,580 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (43,566 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Oman | +4.8% | 9 | 1.90 USD / kg (17,000 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (66,483 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (31,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -35.6% | 8 | - (-) | 1.72 USD / kg (35,211 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.00 USD / kg (1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +9.7% | 5 | 6.50 USD / kg (90 kg) | 10.37 USD / kg (1,189.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -10.5% | 1 | 1.70 USD / kg (18,125 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Queenfish Global Supply Chain Coverage
152 companies
81 exporters and 71 importers are mapped for Dried Queenfish.
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Dried Queenfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
81 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Queenfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Queenfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Sprat, Dried Queenfish, Dried Catfish +4
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Sprat, Dried Queenfish, Dried Catfish +2
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Queenfish, Dried Catfish
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Sprat, Dried Queenfish, Dried Chickpea +2
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Sprat, Dried Queenfish, Fresh Shark Fin +3
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Japan, Iraq, Albania, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, China, Thailand
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Mackerel, Frozen Crab +5
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Dried Queenfish Global Exporter Coverage
81 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Queenfish supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Queenfish (HS Code 030554) in 2024
For Dried Queenfish in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 1,001,330.856 kg | 14,182,311 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 1,220,290 kg | 5,999,247.398 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 2,275,632 kg | 5,594,664.74 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 217,786 kg | 2,385,253.395 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 223,018.65 kg | 2,228,103.591 USD |
| 6 | Philippines | 349,136.8 kg | 1,686,154 USD |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 130,949 kg | 1,150,290.703 USD |
| 8 | Denmark | 423,161 kg | 1,008,864.122 USD |
| 9 | El Salvador | 44,230.49 kg | 685,550.22 USD |
| 10 | Ukraine | 46,875.52 kg | 342,873.98 USD |
Dried Queenfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Queenfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
71 importer companies are mapped for Dried Queenfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Queenfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Sri Lanka
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Sri Lanka, India
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
71 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Queenfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Queenfish (HS Code 030554) in 2024
For Dried Queenfish in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 33,692,053 kg | 62,451,561.799 USD |
| 2 | United States | 299,777 kg | 3,647,537 USD |
| 3 | Albania | 671,449.33 kg | 2,502,582.951 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 150,187.861 kg | 1,401,803.254 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 106,255.24 kg | 1,000,484.413 USD |
| 6 | Moldova | 129,145 kg | 877,449 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 100,648.263 kg | 764,082.673 USD |
| 8 | Zimbabwe | 313,852 kg | 688,285.453 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 1,603,864 kg | 580,303.13 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 103,369.881 kg | 498,529 USD |
Dried Queenfish Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Seafood Product
Market
Dried queenfish refers to salted-and-dried products made from queenfish (Scomberoides spp.), coastal pelagic fish distributed across the Indo-West Pacific. Supply is largely tied to wild capture fisheries in South and Southeast Asia and parts of the western Indian Ocean, while international trade is often recorded under aggregated HS 0305 (dried/salted fish) categories rather than species-specific codes. Demand is driven by shelf-stable protein needs and traditional cuisines, with regional trade and diaspora consumption supporting cross-border flows. Key market dynamics center on traceability compliance (IUU controls), variable landings from weather/seasonality, and buyer sensitivity to moisture, oxidation, and hygiene outcomes in drying.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaIndo-Pacific coastal fisheries and established dried-fish processing; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- Sri LankaIndian Ocean coastal fisheries with common small-scale dried-fish processing; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- IndonesiaLarge tropical marine capture sector and widespread dried/processed fish trade channels; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- PhilippinesSignificant coastal capture fisheries and dried-fish product traditions; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- ThailandMajor seafood processing base in Southeast Asia; dried fish products produced for domestic and export markets.
- VietnamLarge seafood processing and trading hub in Southeast Asia; dried fish products traded regionally.
- MalaysiaCoastal fisheries and regional dried seafood markets; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- PakistanArabian Sea fisheries with dried/salted fish production; queenfish occur in regional landings.
- OmanWestern Indian Ocean fisheries and dried/salted fish trade linkages to Gulf markets.
Specification
Major VarietiesScomberoides commersonnianus (Talang queenfish), Scomberoides tol (Needlescaled queenfish), Scomberoides lysan (Doublespotted queenfish)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as split fish, fillets, or chunks with firm dried texture; silver-grey skin may be retained depending on cut style.
- Quality perception is strongly influenced by uniform dryness, absence of surface mold/insect damage, and clean odor (no rancid notes).
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on moisture content and/or water activity targets to ensure shelf stability.
- Salt level (from dry salting or brining) is commonly specified because it drives preservation, flavor, and labeling requirements.
- Oxidation indicators (e.g., peroxide value or sensory rancidity checks) may be included where fat content and ambient storage create rancidity risk.
Grades
- Commercial grading is typically buyer-spec driven (cut style, size count, dryness, defect tolerance) rather than a single universal international class system.
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier inner bags (often polyethylene) within corrugated cartons; humidity control and clean handling are emphasized.
- Vacuum or modified-atmosphere packs are used in some export channels to reduce oxidation and insect exposure.
ProcessingLow-moisture preservation: product stability depends on achieving and maintaining low water activity; rehydration from humid environments is a primary spoilage pathway.Contamination risk is concentrated post-drying (handling, packing, storage) if hygienic controls and pest management are weak.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing (wild capture) -> sorting/grading -> washing and dressing (evisceration/filleting) -> salting or brining -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> cooling -> packaging -> ambient distribution with humidity control
Demand Drivers
- Traditional cuisine and household cooking ingredient demand across South and Southeast Asia
- Shelf-stable protein demand in regions with constrained cold-chain access
- Diaspora-driven retail demand in import markets served by ethnic grocery and specialty seafood channels
Temperature
- Unlike fresh fish, dried queenfish is generally distributed without refrigeration, but quality is highly sensitive to heat exposure that accelerates oxidation and to humidity that rehydrates product.
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum or nitrogen-flushed packaging can reduce oxidation and insect activity for longer-distance shipments, especially in warm climates.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily governed by achieved dryness (low moisture/water activity), packaging moisture barrier performance, and pest control; quality can degrade rapidly if exposed to humid storage conditions.
Risks
Illegal Fishing And Traceability HighBecause dried queenfish supply is tied to wild capture and often traded under aggregated dried-fish tariff lines, shipments can face detentions, rejections, or buyer de-listing when catch documentation, vessel traceability, or legality evidence is incomplete under IUU-focused import control regimes.Implement end-to-end lot traceability (vessel/landing site to finished pack), maintain catch documentation aligned to destination-market requirements, and use supplier audits and third-party verification where feasible.
Food Safety HighInadequate hygiene during dressing/drying or moisture re-absorption during storage can lead to microbial contamination, mold growth, and quality defects that trigger border testing failures and reputational damage.Apply Codex-aligned GMP/HACCP controls for drying, ensure validated moisture/water-activity targets, and maintain pest-proof, low-humidity storage and packaging.
Climate MediumStorms, monsoon variability, and marine heat events can disrupt landings and drying operations (rain/humidity), causing supply volatility and higher defect rates in dried fish products.Diversify sourcing across multiple coastal origins, increase use of controlled mechanical drying where viable, and plan seasonal inventory buffers for peak-humidity periods.
Quality Degradation MediumOxidation (rancidity), insect infestation, and moisture pickup during transit/storage can reduce product acceptability and increase claims, especially in warm and humid shipping lanes.Use moisture-barrier packaging, consider vacuum/MAP for higher-risk routes, and specify storage humidity controls across distributors.
Sustainability
- Wild-capture dependence: supply is linked to coastal fishery management effectiveness and stock status monitoring for tropical pelagic species complexes.
- IUU fishing risk in parts of the Indo-Pacific can create sustainability and market-access exposure as import controls tighten.
- Post-harvest loss and waste risk if drying is interrupted by rain/high humidity or if packaging allows moisture ingress.
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and human-rights due-diligence risk in some global seafood supply chains, including fishing and processing segments, can drive buyer and regulator scrutiny.
- Informal or small-scale drying operations may face occupational safety and wage-compliance challenges; child labor risk can be a concern in some dried-fish value chains depending on locality.
FAQ
Why is traceability a major trade risk for dried queenfish?Dried queenfish is sourced from wild capture and is often traded under broad dried-fish categories, so importers may require strong proof of legal catch and origin. When catch documentation or supplier traceability is incomplete, shipments can be delayed or rejected under IUU-focused control regimes such as EU catch certification requirements and the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
How is dried queenfish typically produced for market?Processors typically receive landed fish, wash and dress it (often splitting or filleting), apply salt by dry salting or brining, and then dry it using sun-drying setups or mechanical dryers. After drying, the product is cooled, sorted for defects, packed in moisture-barrier packaging (sometimes vacuum or modified atmosphere), and distributed with humidity and pest control to keep it shelf-stable.
Which international guidance is commonly referenced for safety and quality controls in dried fish?Many buyers and regulators reference Codex Alimentarius guidance for fish and fishery products, including hygienic handling and processing expectations, and Codex guidance related to additive use where relevant. In practice, exporters often align drying operations with HACCP-based controls and destination-market import requirements.
Dried Queenfish Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
India
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
United States
China
Hong Kong
South Korea
Netherlands
Thailand
Spain
Italy
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